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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,942.83, 466,329.45 and 201,949.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,942.83, 466,329.45 and 201,949.71 is: 278,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,942.83 : 466,329.45 = 201,949.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,942.83/466,329.45 = 201,949.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,942.83x = 466,329.45 × 201,949.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,942.83x = 94,175,096,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175,096,200.54/337,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,671.68

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